Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals 8/21/24 – In the August 21, 2024, showdown at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., the series between Colorado and the knuckle-biting Nationals was more of two teams bent on trying to make miracles once the calendar turns to September. The Rockies wallow at 47-79 while not doing much good, and the Nationals now bear a stand at 56-70. This game will provide a little better value, and with top multi-handicapper picks leaning into the nuances of such matchups, maybe some keen predictions await now.
Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals 8/21/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Nationals Park |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Colorado Rockies (47-79) vs. Washington Nationals (56-70)
The Colorado Rockies are having a rough season, though it is reflected not only in their win-loss record but in their team statistics. With the .244 average and with an on-base percentage of .400, Rocky reaches 537 runs with 136 homers but finds itself really short on the pitching side with an ERA as high as 5.51. Their on-base percentage, .306, indicates that much improvement is needed in terms of getting players on base, something which would be vital in today’s matchups, often bringing comparisons to Red Sox vs Astros MLB game dynamics where strong batting performances decide the day.
This point is further driven home by the Washington Nationals, who have a very similar storyline but with an ERA of 4.36 and an average that rests near Colorado at .243. Its pitching staff has more strikeouts while including a lower WHIP of 1.35 than the Rockies. This slight advantage could be critical, especially when one considers the importance of pitching in today’s Pirates vs Rangers duel games, where control and strikeout ability seem to change the dial.
Tanner Gordon (0-4, 7.00 ERA) vs. Mitchell Parker (6-7, 4.44 ERA)
Tanner Gordon of the Rockies has had an absolutely awful season: win-loss record is 0-4, ERA inflated to 7.00 over 27 innings pitched. And performance metrics accordingly suggest there are chinks in his armor, at least with respect to pressure situations, through which 7 home runs have been hit against him so far. His less-than-stellar strikeout-to-walk ratio makes him a potential weak link in the Rockies’ defense against Nationals hitters.
On the other side, Mitchell Parker of the Nationals offers a more stable front from the mound. With a record of 6-7 and an ERA of 4.44 over 115.2 innings, Parker has enjoyed much more control and resilience. His 1.27 WHIP and 98 strikeouts versus just 31 walks give the Nationals a real hope that this probably dependable starter might draw on experience and recent form to give the Rockies’ lineup some containment.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Washington Nationals -1.5 +126, Total Odds: 8.5
The Nationals are slightly favored in the current betting odds, probably due to slightly better pitching statistics and the edge of home-field advantage. The spread suggests a close-out game but with a lean toward Washington covering the spread.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Rockies have gone UNDER in 4 of their last 6 overall, which does indicate they are really struggling to score runs with any type of consistency. In addition, they have been pretty uninspiring when playing on the road and have posted just a 1-4 record in their last 5. With these trends in mind, bettors may be looking at a low-scoring game today based on their continued poor performance in away games.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals also have a bit of a struggle to their name, posting 1-5 over their last 6 games. They really have had Colorado’s number throughout history, though, and hold a 6-3 record in their last 9 at home versus the Rockies. That trend could prove rather important for today’s game and shape some expectations in performance.
Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals 8/21/24 Betting Picks
The game, with both sides struggling through the season and form, will likely end up in a tight contest with a few runs. The Nationals might squeeze this one out, seeing as they have a slight pitching edge and home-field advantage. However, the Rockies could easily make this contest closer than what these odds indicate; thus, it is a risky bet when considering the spread.
In your final pick, considering under total runs would be a little safer because of the recent UNDER trends in both teams. Now, regarding MLB daily predictions, prop bets on Mitchell Parker could add value to the number of strikeouts because of his decent strikeout rates so far into the season.